newsman

American  

[nooz-man, -muhn, nyooz-] / ˈnuzˌmæn, -mən, ˈnyuz- /

noun

PLURAL

newsmen

1. a person employed to gather news, as for a newspaper, magazine, or radio or television news bureau; reporter.

2. a person who reports the news on radio or television.

3. a person who sells or distributes newspapers, periodicals, etc.; newsdealer.

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newsman British  

/ ˈnjuːzˌmæn /

noun

1. Gender-neutral forms: newsreader.   reporter.  informal a male newsreader or reporter

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Gender

See -man.

Etymology

Origin of newsman

First recorded in 1590–1600; news + man

Example Sentences

Ensign Assard talked briefly to newsmen about the details of the unprovoked attack on the Neptune patrol plane flying out of Kodiak Naval Station over international waters between Alaska and Siberia.

From Seattle Times

While getting no credit for his atomic scoop, he became known late in life among other journalists as the dean of Black newsmen.

From New York Times

Extremists who might otherwise consider physical assaults against newsmen and newswomen will see that they ought to think twice.

From Washington Post

“You guys will lie through your teeth any chance you get,” he called to the newsman.

From Washington Times

The March 17 arson attack capped days of mounting tension for Arantes, an outspoken local newsman, who had riled some in Olimpia with his campaign.

From Reuters